Beaver Tails and Laura Secord ice cream products. These frozen goods are delivered cold across Canada thanks to Trapper's Transport's expertise in cold chain logistics.

2.0 Food Marketing

2.0 Food Marketing is a prominent growth-oriented organization operating in the Canadian food industry, specializing in sales and marketing of food products across major retail chains nationwide, with an acute expertise in the frozen desserts, ice cream, and frozen novelties categories. With a complex and dynamic market landscape in these categories, 2.0 Food requires a […]

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Cake, berries, and drinks displayed on a table, with someone adding a bowl of fresh strawberries. Temperature-sensitive fresh goods like these are delivered across Canada thanks to Trappers Transport's expertise in temperature-controlled shipping.

New Alasko LP

Located in Montreal, New Alasko LP is a distinguished entity in North America’s wholesale market for processed fruits and vegetables, renowned for its commitment to sustainability and quality. Alexandre Desrosiers, the Senior Director of Logistics & Customer Service, is responsible for upholding the highest standards of quality and punctuality in deliveries. The company’s dedication to […]

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Premium pork products from HyLife foods, kept chilled thanks to Trappers Transport's reliable cold chain logistics network.

HyLife Foods

HyLife has earned a reputation for delivering top-quality chilled premium pork products to a growing base of global customers. HyLife has experienced considerable growth from its early days, especially over the past ten-plus years. Ron Schellenberg, HyLife’s Chief Supply Chain Officer, recognized the challenges that can come with success and more extensive product demands. With […]

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A large variety of baked goods laid out neatly on a table. Muffins, cakes, donuts, bagels, cookies, cupcakes, bread, and pastries are all present.

Rise Baking

Rise Baking, a certified organic bakery, has been a staple in the food industry for over three decades. Originating from a small commercial kitchen where pita bread was hand-made, it has grown into a major player in the bakery and food production industry. With products sold across Canada and parts of the United States, Rise […]

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Close-up of Dessert Holdings cheesecake squares, delivered cross-border to Canada by Trappers Transport's temperature-controlled reefer trucks.

Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings, a culinary powerhouse in the dessert industry, stands out for its premium layer cakes, indulgent cheesecakes, and innovative dessert concepts. Their commitment to quality and culinary innovation shines through in their North American bakeries, including Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne’s Fine Desserts. Operating from St. Paul, […]

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Grilled Cargill Beef steaks, shipped across Western Canada and delivered to the Port of Vancouver by Trappers Transport.

Cargill Beef North America

Cargill’s High River facility in Alberta, Canada, stands as a testament to efficiency and quality in the beef processing industry. With 2,000 employees processing 4,500 head of cattle daily, this fully integrated facility adheres to the highest standards of food safety, animal health, and employee safety, under the strict regulation of the Canadian Food Inspection […]

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Packaged salad products from Vegpro International, shipped across Western Canada in Trappers Transport's temperature-controlled trucks.

Vegpro International

Founded in 1998, Vegpro International Inc. has established itself as Canada’s premier fresh vegetable producer, specializing in the washing and packaging of baby lettuces and offering a broad range of vegetables. Operating across Quebec, British Columbia, and Florida, Vegpro is dedicated to leading in agricultural innovation and salad packaging, ensuring quality products year-round. With a […]

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Variety of meats from Canadian Trade House, shipped cross-border thanks to Trappers Transport and displayed on a platter.

Canadian Trade House

Canadian Trade House Ltd, incorporated in 1995, has become a key player in the North American food industry as an importer and distributor. Based in Calgary, with teams in Toronto and Cincinnati, CTH services a broad spectrum of clients, including major retailers, food service operators, and convenience store chains. Their diverse product range, featuring brands […]

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A diagram of Trappers Transport's cold chain, showing how food is moved by Controlled Temperature Transport (CTT) trucks from the farm, to the Cold Storage & Distribution Centre, to Regional Cold Storage facilities, to Local Grocery Store Distribution facilities, to Local Grocery Stores, to your dinner plate.

Fresh and Frozen Food Transport is a Risky Business

The Problem Moving fresh and frozen food from point A to point B is a risky business. The best a transport company can do is to preserve the integrity of their loads, which is difficult in the case of food. Studies show that the efficiency of the cold chain is often less than ideal, as […]

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Temperature-sensitive products on pallet racking shelves, stored by Trappers Transport in a large temperature-controlled warehouse.

3 Fundamentals of Cold Chain Logistics Management

What is the Cold Chain Anyway? The cold chain is simply defined as a low-temperature-controlled supply chain! It is the managerial process for moving fresh and frozen foods from point A to point B without degradation. Why the Cold Chain? Many kinds of food must be stored and shipped at low temperatures to extend shelf […]

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